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STARLINK-31591 (59207)
COSPAR: 2024-046G | Alt Name: Starlink 31591
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59207
International Designator
2024-046G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:49:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
258.76°
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Argument of Perigee
86.91°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31591
Alternative Name
Starlink 31591
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59207U 24046G 26200.86767904 .00001382 00000+0 52060-4 0 9996
2 59207 53.1591 258.7644 0001031 86.9099 273.2022 15.34385124133327
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-31591, also known as Starlink 31591, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on March 11, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The spacecraft weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, it also features an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-17-07 constellation and its primary mission is communication.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-17-07
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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